Let me get a glimpse of her, and I'll prove it.

But I've got to make tracks, for if she were here, where would I put her?
I must hurry!" He went to the work room and began polishing a table top.

He had bought a chest of tools and was spending every spare minute on tables, chair seats, and legs.

He had decided to make these first and carve candlesticks later when he had more time.

Two hours he worked at the furniture, and then went to bed.